Embark on a culinary adventure through the gastronomic capitals of Paris and Lyon.
SEPTEMBER 15 - 23, 2024
Join Audrey Brown, chocolatier and foodie, on this exclusive small group independent tour of Paris and Lyon. In Paris, savour iconic pastries at patisseries like Ladurée and explore vibrant markets like Marché des Enfants Rouges. Indulge in exquisite French cuisine at a Michelin-starred restaurant and experience the charm of quaint bistros tucked away in charming neighbourhoods. Lyon, renowned for its bouchons, offers a more rustic yet equally tantalizing culinary experience. Delight in rich Lyonnais specialties such as coq au vin and quenelles, while strolling through the historic traboules and soaking in the city's culinary heritage. This foodie journey promises an unforgettable fusion of tradition and innovation, leaving taste buds enchanted and hearts captivated.
HIGHLIGHTS
- Savour a gourmet dinner at a Michelin Star restaurant
- Enjoy a cooking class with food bought at a Parisien market
- Taste regional wines and cheeses
- 2-day Museum passes included in Paris
- Enjoy a walking food tour in Lyon
- Choose an optional tour of Giverny or Versailles
- Lots of free time to explore with Audrey or on your own
Day 1 | Welcome
to Paris! Sunday,
September 15th, 2024
Upon arrival,
the group will be met by our local representative after you have passed customs
and collected your luggage. Our representative will be holding a sign with your
group's name on it and will privately transfer your group to your accommodation. Once you have checked into your hotel, enjoy the balance of your day at
leisure.
This evening
the group will be picked up at the hotel and be privately transferred to enjoy
a Welcome Dinner at Restaurant Drouant.
Overnight at:
Hotel Marceau Bastille or similar
Day 2 | Paris Monday,
September 16th, 2024
Enjoy breakfast
at the hotel this morning.
Today and
tomorrow, you will be able to enjoy your 2 Day Paris Museum Pass. With
this pass you will have free access to monuments and museum collections. It
allows one entry to each site. It is easy to use; you simply present the pass
at the checkpoint at each site. The period of use begins at the time of first
visit. It is accepted at over 50 museums and monuments in Paris and the Paris
region.
**Free entry is
not guaranteed when there are special access conditions, such as compulsory
booking, security checks, free tickets, or a restricted number of visitors for
safety reasons.
Lunch and
dinner are not included.
Overnight at:
Hotel Marceau Bastille or similar
Day 3 |
Paris Tuesday, September 17th, 2024
Breakfast at
the hotel this morning.
Today enjoy Market tour followed by a Cooking Class. The kitchen overlooks the Seine with a fluent
English-speaking chef. The group will choose their menu at the market and then
participate in making a magnificent meal.
Dinner not
included.
Overnight at:
Hotel Marceau Bastille or similar
Day 4 |Paris Wednesday
September 18th, 2024
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel this morning and your day at leisure.
Optional
Tour: Giverny
Museum of Impressionism. A must-see in Normandy, this museum will tell you
all about Impressionism, a revolutionary artistic movement that challenged current conventions. The display focuses on the history of impressionism, its geographic diversity,
and its development into other art movements. It deals with Impressionist
artists, as well as with the forerunners of the movement and its heirs from the
end of the 19th century to today.
Optional
Tour: Versailles.
This ticket gives you access to the entire Versailles estate (Chateau, Trianon
estate and all the gardens). Thanks to online booking, you can enter the
Chateau within half an hour of your chosen time. It includes access to:
· the Chateau with an hourly
reservation
· the Trianon estate: Grand
Trianon, Petit Trianon, Hameau de la Reine and their gardens
· temporary exhibitions
·
the gardens and the park beyond
Lunch and
dinner not included.
Overnight at:
Hotel Marceau Bastille or similar
Day 5 | Paris
– Lyon Thursday,
September 19th, 2024
Breakfast at
the hotel this morning.
Today the group
will be picked up to be privately transferred to the train station for your
journey to Lyon. Board your train for your journey to Lyon.
Upon arrival in
Lyon, the group will be met by our local representative to privately transfer
you to your accommodation in Lyon. Check into your hotel and enjoy the balance
of your day at leisure.
Lunch not
included.
This evening
enjoy dinner at the Michelin Star restaurant Le Presidente. Enjoy a 3-course
dinner, an aperitif, wine, water, and coffee.
Overnight at:
Maison No. 4 or similar
Day 6 | Lyon Friday, September 20th, 2024
Breakfast at
the hotel this morning.
This morning
the group will experience a guided 4-hour Walking Food Tour of Vieux Lyon with 5 tasting breaks included.
Lunch and
dinner not included.
Overnight at
your hotel: Maison No. 4 or similar
Day 7 | Lyon Saturday,
September 21st, 2024
Enjoy breakfast
at the hotel this morning.
Today the group will be privately transferred to enjoy a full-day Wine & Cheese Tour in the Rhone Valley with tastings included. Take a stroll among the vineyards and learn why this wine is so exceptional. You will immediately be seduced by the magnificent view over the Rhône valley and the steep hillsides of these vineyards.
Overnight at
your hotel: Maison No. 4 or similar
Day 8 | Lyon Sunday,
September 22nd, 2024
Breakfast at
the hotel this morning and your day at leisure.
Enjoy exploring Lyon with Audrey or on your own, and perhaps do some last-minute shopping. This evening the group
will be privately transferred to enjoy a Farewell Dinner at restaurant Le
Gourmet de Seze.
Lunch not
included.
Overnight at
your hotel: Maison No. 4 or similar
Day 9 |Lyon
– Airport Monday,
September 23rd, 2024
Enjoy breakfast
at the hotel this morning.
Today the group
will be privately transferred to the Lyon airport for your journey home.
Bon Voyage!